THRUSH’S ROYAL ICING:

           3 level Tablespoons meringue powder

          4 cups sifted powder sugar ( abt. 1 lb.)

          6 Tablespoons water (variable)

                   Beat all ingredients in grease-free bowl at low speed of mixer for 7-10 minutes. (10-12 minutes at high speed for portable mixer ) until icing forms peaks. note: cover bowl with either damp paper towels or plastic wrap while working with it to prevent the royal icing from drying out, it hardens very quickly.